Geography and Architecture
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
Did Russian art develop slowly or quickly?
Slowly
Who is the President of Russia?
Vladimir Putin
What is the most celebrated Orthodox holiday?
Easter
What is the traditional Russian soup called?
Borscht
Russia is the second largest country in the world. True or False?
False. It is the first!
Which of these is not a Russian dance style?
A. Bilyet B. Hopak C. Squat Dance D. Barynya
A. Bilyet
Until the 80s, what party dominated Russia?
Communism
What is the week-long festival for the end of spring called?
A. Maleista B. Manslenista C. Maslenitsa
C. Maslenitsa
How do Russian women dress?
In bright colors
How many rooms did each family have in the Kommunalka apartments?
One per family, plus a communal kitchen and bathroom
Name one genre of music that is popular is Russia.
Jazz, pop, or rock
Do regional governments have any power?
Yes
Why is Christmas celebrated in January in Russia?
It is according to the Julian Calendar
Russian is the 4th most spoken language worldwide. True or false?
False! It is 5th
What inspired Russian architecture?
Medieval art
Name one type of art commonly painted in Russia.
Abstract, realism, or futurism
How are Russian surnames changed according to gender?
An a is added to the end of a woman's name
Which two beliefs do Russian weddings mix?
Christian and Pagan
What does Russian food originate from?
Peasant food
When were Kommunalka Apartments founded?
A. 1919 B. 1917 C. 1912
B. 1917
Which of these is a Russian painter?
A. Ivan Noktin B. Ivan Nikitin C. Ivan Nitken
B. Ivan Nikitin
When did the Soviet Era end?
A. 1981 B. 1989 C. 1991 D. 1999
C. 1991
What are Russian summer houses called?
Dachas
How many ethnic groups are there in Russia?
A. 100 B. 110 C. 120 D. 130
C. 120